Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) is an unspecified painting by the Pahari Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Accession no.
2018.119
Credit line
Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a poignant scene from the Ramayana, specifically Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda, where Bharata and Shatrughna, brothers of the exiled Rama, embark from Ayodhya to inform Rama and Lakshmana of their father Dasharatha’s demise.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the somber departure of Bharata and Shatrughna from Ayodhya, tasked with finding Rama to inform him of Dasharatha’s death and potentially persuade him to return. The scene conveys a sense of solemnity and longing.
Technique & Style
Characterized by stark white city walls, simple geometric shapes, and the prominent use of gold (notably in the crowns of the princes), the painting reflects the distinctive style of Pahari kingdom artists, known for their illustrative work for royal patrons.
History & Provenance
Originating from a handwritten Ramayana manuscript, this painting is attributed to an artist working within the Pahari kingdoms, a region of northern India known for its hill-state kingdoms that supported a tradition of illustrating epic tales for royal families.
Context
Created for a royal family in one of the Pahari kingdoms, this work would have been part of a larger narrative manuscript, serving both as an artistic piece and a storytelling element within the Ramayana.
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey), Unknown
Who painted Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)?
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) was painted by Unknown in 1778.
Where can I see Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)?
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.
What movement is Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)?
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) is associated with Pahari Painting.
